Where To Eat
Catering
(814) 237-4422
1221 E. College Ave., State College PA 16801 (Map)
Harrison's Catering has retained the title of Best Caterer of State College five years running (2005, '06, '07, '08 and '09)! Whether a birthday celebration, reunion, the perfect Penn State tailgate, or anything in between, Harrison's is everyone's first call for quality catering!
(814) 234-1344
State College PA 16801 (Map)
Dante's features some of Happy Valley's best restaurants: Mario & Luigi's, The Deli Restaurant, Bar Que, Hi-Way Pizza and the new Inferno. Their award winning cuisine is available for your special event! An event planner will work with you to help create the perfect event.
(814) 234-1918
109 S. Fraser St., State College PA 16801 (Map)
The Fraser Street Deli has been a downtown staple since the late 1970s. It originated as the Stage Door Deli and was later called the Celebrity Deli, with the sandwiches named after Hollywood stars. In 2005, they changed the name to reflect the location and named the sandwiches after local 'celebrities.'
(814) 863-5090
215 Innovation Blvd., State College PA 16803 (Map)
The Penn Stater's restaurant offers sophisticated dining, and classic cuisine with an American flair. This restaurant also offers guests a sumptuous Sunday Brunch and the expansive America's Bounty Buffets on both Friday and Saturday evenings.
(814) 238-0200
132 W. College Ave., State College PA 16801 (Map)
"Everything at Herwig's is prepared in the morning for that day and evening (Brandy even makes every bratwurst from scratch, using meat from a local butcher shop). So if they run out of food, they close... Maybe it's due to their portions because they're so generous, but generosity is what they're all about." (Ken Hull)
(814) 238-8141
120 E. Beaver Ave., State College PA 16801 (Map)
Enjoy "redefined" Indian cuisine at KAARMA, located in the middle of downtown on Beaver Avenue They offer a daily lunch buffet at only $7.25, and students can save Monday-Thursday with their $9.95 dinner special. Consider them for your next catering function as well.
(814) 466-6251
316 Boal Ave., Boalsburg PA 16827 (Map)
Located in Boalsburg, the restaurant has quickly become the premier dining experience for steak and seafood lovers. Kelly's chefs were trained at America's top culinary schools, and you'll know it when you take your first bite. The menu is creative, but not overly exotic. Shipments of carefully selected fresh beef, seafood and poultry arrive daily.
(814) 466-7976
341 Bear Meadows Rd., Boalsburg PA 16827 (Map)
A beautiful facility year-round, the Lodge at Tussey Mountain will host your wedding, staff retreat, picnic or other special events! They have a fully equipped kitchen, bar and courteous staff who will accommodate you in every way.
(814) 364-9363
559 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall PA 16828 (Map)
Let the professional staff at the Mt. Nittany Inn help you plan your event from start to finish. Meeting and
banquet space is available for all of your needs: Business Lunches and Dinners, Reunions and Awards Banquets, Birthday and Anniversary Parties, as well as Weddings and Receptions!
(814) 863-5014
Nittany Lion Inn & Penn Stater, University Park PA 16802 (Map)
Penn State University offers two full service hotels, each with its own atmosphere and up-to-date amenities. Both feature gracious accommodations, exceptional service, a choice of dining experiences, and state-of-the-art facilities for conferences, banquets, and special events.
(814) 355-3738
Pizza Mia
106 N. Spring St., Bellefonte PA 16823 (Map)
Known for its crust, made from spring harvest flour, specially filtered Bellefonte spring water, 100% extra virgin olive oil, premium harvest gold raw cane sugar, salt and yeast, and hand-tossed every time. Check out their huge menu of pizzas, "doagies," wraps, wings and more.
(814) 237-8474
324 W. College Ave., State College PA 16801 (Map)
Zola's menu changes with the season, promising creative entrees made with the freshest, mostly organic ingredients. The ambiance is classy but not stuffy, especially Friday nights, perfect for date-night, when Zola features jazz and oysters…talk about a mood setter. Hot tip, don’t skip dessert, no matter how full you are. Head on over before or after a State Theatre show.
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